Who We Are
The Health R.E.P. team seeks out partners who are primed for humble self-reflection, as well as bidirectional learning and stretching. As evaluators we bring our process expertise, but more importantly we bring our curiosity and enthusiasm for learning from and with others.
Tiffany N. Ricks
Tiffany is the founder of Health R.E.P., LLC, with expertise in strategic planning initiatives, curriculum and program development, recruiting underserved communities, and evaluation and quality improvement. With extensive training and years of professional experience as a college educator and research scientist, Tiffany is passionate about equitable and culturally-responsive evaluation, effective team leading, community activism, collaboration, and qualitative/mixed-method research. Tiffany’s approach to advancing health equity is grounded in a commitment to justice, ensuring everyone has equal access to determinants of good health such as safe housing, quality education, and comprehensive healthcare. She approaches her work with intentionality, designing strategies and research that address the symptoms of health inequity while challenging and dismantling the underlying causes. Tiffany holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from UT Austin.
Megan Olshavsky
Megan’s evaluation career began in public education, leading developmental and participatory evaluations of learning and technology initiatives in the K-12 space. From there, she moved to nonprofit and public health work, leading organizations to develop logic models and theories of change, conducting community needs assessments, and facilitating strategic planning. Megan’s evaluation approach is holistic and intentionally multi-purpose. While the primary purpose of any evaluation must be to serve the self-identified needs of the participants, she recognizes that grant funded organizations must also be able to articulate their impact in the quantitative-forward outcomes language of contemporary philanthropy. She has excelled in helping organizations thread the needle of outcomes measurement that feels both true to purpose and externally compelling. Megan holds a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience, with over a decade’s experience in research design, quantitative methods, statistics, and survey development.
Core Values
At Health R.E.P., we believe that health equity is a matter of justice hence we approach our work with intentionality and accountability. Our passion for the strategic and creative use of research (R.), evaluation (E.), and policy (P.) is the basis of our commitment to leading change and advancing equity. Our core values guide our work and drive our capacity to provide strategic direction.
Integrity
We are honest with a goal of building trust and confidence.
Adaptability
We believe in the opportunity to both evolve and adapt when things don’t go as planned.
Boldness
We challenge one another to seize opportunities for courageous innovation and empowered decision-making.
Collaboration
We believe our work has a greater impact when we work together to create solutions and learn from one another. We listen and respect diversity of thought.
Mission: Empowering Equity, Enabling Excellence
At Health R.E.P., LLC, redefining evaluation standards and promoting equity in every project we undertake is our “North Star.” Our commitment is rooted in the belief that respect, justice, and representation should be at the core of every evaluation process.
Guiding Principles
- Inclusivity First: We strive to create evaluation frameworks that consider diverse perspectives, experiences, and circumstances, ensuring that no one is left behind. Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in every aspect of our evaluation processes.
- Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Recognizing that societal norms and understanding of equity evolve, we pledge to remain agile and open to change. We continually assess and adapt our methodologies to align with the latest advancements in equity and social justice.
- Transparency and Accountability: We uphold the principles of transparency in our evaluation methodologies and results. Additionally, we are accountable for the impact our assessments may have on individuals and communities, and we actively seek feedback to refine and improve our practices.
- Community Engagement: We believe in the strength of community collaboration. Through partnerships and engagement with local communities, we aim to understand and address the unique challenges they face, tailoring our evaluation approaches to foster positive change.
- Capacity Building: Beyond evaluations, we are committed to building the capacity of individuals and organizations to understand and implement equity-driven practices. By providing resources and training, we aim to empower others to champion equity in their respective spheres of influence.
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